Students in Emerge will earn 1 free elective credit toward their degree in a course on algebraic problem-solving, math mechanics, and STEM course exploration through faculty guest lectures. The course is taught over the course of the 4-week program.
Course Design
The course taught during Emerge will consist of 3 primary components:
- Application of skills and conceptual use of a mathematical approach to solving STEM problems (taught by course faculty)
- Case examples of math/algebraic thinking in related STEM subjects (led by guest faculty in STEM departments)
- Skill-building & mechanics of algebra (led by TAs)
Course Objectives
By the end of the Emerge Summer STEM course, students will be able to:
- Understand basic algebraic thinking concepts that apply to other STEM disciplines.
- Apply algebraic thinking concepts to other STEM areas of learning
- Feel confident in their ability to enter future STEM courses with algebraic thinking skills.
As a result of the course, students will also be able to:
- Understand various perspectives of STEM faculty, including their personal history with their subject matter, their goals for students taking their courses, and their recommendations for success in their discipline.
- Understand Growth Mindset as it relates to their confidence and ability to excel in STEM areas of study.